Dilophus orbatus

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Dilophus orbatus
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Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Diptera
Family: Bibionidae
Genus: Dilophus
Species:
D. orbatus
Binomial name
Dilophus orbatus
(Say, 1823)
Synonyms [1]
  • Bibio orbatus Say, 1823

Dilophus orbatus is a species of March fly in the family Bibionidae. [1] [2] [3]


Sexual dimorphism in this species can be seen in several forms. Size, with females being longer and males being shorter. Wings, female wings being black and longer while males are transparent. Eyes, with males being far larger, almost appearing conjoined, and taking up a majority of facial space whereas females have smaller eyes.

References

  1. 1 2 "Dilophus orbatus Report". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 2019-09-23.
  2. "Dilophus orbatus". GBIF. Retrieved 2019-09-23.